Asheville Parade of Homes Set to Inspire Buyers Oct 14-15 and 21-22

Searching for the best neighborhoods in Asheville NC and home builders? The annual Asheville Parade of Homes sponsored by the Asheville Home Builders Association is a smart time to preview neighborhoods, meet some of the finest Asheville home builders and peek at the latest interior design trends. This year, 33 homes will be showcased during the parade. Communities to explore include:

• Biltmore Lake
• Biltmore Park
• Country Club of Asheville
• Fairview Meadows
• Falcon Ridge
• Fox Run Preserve
• Majestic Oaks of Asheville
• Olivette Riverside North Asheville
• Pinnacle of Arabella
• Pinchot Forest
• Poplar Ridge
• Shelburne Woods
• Sovereign Oaks in East Asheville
• Southcliff
• The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
• The Cottages of Lake Tomahawk
• The Crossings at Cane Creek
• The Thoms Estate
• Town Mountain Preserve
• Winscott

Buyers will be able to explore a collection of mountain modern styles, a mix of clean lines with native materials and soft colors. Large windows bring the outside in and take full advantage of the long range views that are beautifully accentuated through simple design choices.

Green features that help families save on utilities continue to be a popular feature for this year’s Parade. With Solar Panels, Geothermal heating systems, and Green Built NC rated homes, many of the homes include high efficiency options without giving up the custom styling that many in Asheville are looking for.

The Asheville home builders will also be competing for Gold and Silver Craftsmanship Awards as well as ‘Best in Show’. In addition to these awards, there are 4 special award categories. Here’s the full list of awards:

• Gold & Silver Craftsmanship
• Viewer’s Choice
• Innovative Home Award
• Green Certification Award
• AHBA Motto Award
• Best Energy Efficient Single Family Project

Be sure to stop by the first home on the tour - 48 Sonnet Lane in Asheville, to tour a stunning modern home built by Red Tree Builders. Here you’ll have the chance to meet real estate experts and designers, Kelly Erin-Spinney and Troy Winterrowd of Modern Asheville in addition to the Asheville home builder.

ModernAsheville.com began as a simple hobby derived from a passion for both telling stories and design simplicity. The goal is to make design approachable and accessible to all people and show the difference it can make in your life. Being a bit varied as people, you’ll find they cover everything from the comforts of mid-century kitsch to important environmental impacts on building today.

The home on Sonnet Lane is a custom 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 5,078 sq ft completed home described as “Modern interpretation of a classic farmhouse- with a perfect mix of timeless design & modern features this Smart and Green home offers high-end amenities & custom features for both convenient & healthy living.”

Special Features Include:

• Solar smart flower
• Multiple glass view galleries bring the outside in
• Modern farmhouse
• Shiplap, shiplap, shiplap
• Green Built NC Home
• Indoor/outdoor see-through fireplace
• Gourmet kitchen with Thermidor appliances
• Custom millwork

To discover more one of a kind modern homes and the best neighborhoods in Asheville NC, call Kelly Erin-Spinney and Troy Winterrowd at 1-828-552-4811 or visit www.modernashville.com